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by Harold Holzer| 2015| 7| English

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In 1865 Americans faced some of the most important issues in the nation s history the final battles of the Civil War the struggle to pass the Thirteenth Amendment the peace process reconstruction the role of freed slaves the tragedy of Abraham Lincoln s assassination and the trials of the conspirators In this illuminating collection prominent historians of nineteenth century America offer insightful overviews of the individuals events and issues on 1865 that shaped the future of the United States Following an introduction by renowned Lincoln scholar Harold Holzer nine new essays explore the end of the Civil War Lincoln s death and the start of the tentative peace in 1865 Michael Vorenberg discusses how Lincoln shepherded through the House of Representatives the resolution sending the Thirteenth Amendment to the states for ratification John F Marszalek and Michael B Ballard examine the partnership of Lincoln s war management and General Ulysses S Grant s crucial last thrusts against Robert E Lee and Richard Striner recounts how Lincoln faced down Confederate emissaries who proposed immediate armistice if Lincoln were to reverse the Emancipation Proclamation Ronald C White Jr offers a fresh look at Lincoln s second inaugural address and Richard Wightman Fox provides a vivid narrative of Lincoln s dramatic walk through Richmond after the Confederates abandoned their capital Turning to Lincoln s assassination Edward Steers Jr relates the story of Booth s organizational efforts that resulted in the events of that fateful day and Frank J Williams explains the conspirators trial and whether they should have faced military or civilian tribunals Addressing the issue of black suffrage Edna Greene Medford focuses on the African American experience in the final year of the war Finally Holzer examines the use of visual arts to preserve the life and legacy of the martyred president Rounding out the volume are a chronology of national and international events during 1865 a close look at Lincoln s activities and writings from January 1 through April 14 and other pertinent materials This thoughtful collection provides an engaging evaluation of one of the most crucial years in America s evolution

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Author:Harold Holzer
Publication Year:2015
ISBN:9780809334025
Language:English
File Size:7
Format:PDF
Price:FREE
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